Grammar fix
rush off
leave in a hurry
To leave quickly, usually because you are late or need to do something else.
phrasal verb
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Sorry I rushed off earlier — I was late for the dentist.
On Thursdays, I have to rush off straight after work to get to my English class. I usually grab a sandwich on the way.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I rushed off the office at five.
Say: I rushed off at five. / I rushed out of the office at five.
'Rush off' has no object; to name the place you leave, use 'rush out of'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Leave a place, often quickly
How suddenCalmAngry
head offA calm, planned leaving: "I'm heading off now."head outCasual and calm: "I'm going to head out." Very common in the US.go offSomeone went somewhere else, often alone or without saying where: 'She went off on her own.'
rush offYou're here · Left in a hurry because they were busy or late.
storm offLeft angrily, usually in the middle of an argument.